The West Highland White Terrier is a small, sturdy Scottish terrier with a bright white double coat and a lively, confident personality. Westies are feisty, entertaining, and adaptable, equally at home in a city apartment or a country house. Despite their small size they have the bold, determined character typical of working terriers.
My Westie is fourteen years old and still bright-eyed and engaged with life. She has slowed considerably and her hearing is less sharp but her personality is unchanged. She sits in the garden in the sunshine, investigates interesting smells slowly, and still demands her evening cuddle. The longevity…
Read full review →My Westie is my ideal city dog. He is small enough to take everywhere, confident enough to handle busy environments without anxiety, and adaptable enough for train travel and hotel stays. He gets good exercise from our urban walks and is content in my flat. He is alert and interested in everything a…
Read full review →My Westie is nine years old and still acts like a puppy. He investigates everything, runs and plays with enthusiasm, and shows no signs of slowing down. He is remarkably robust and has had very few health issues. His coat needs professional grooming every eight weeks and daily brushing. He is stubbo…
Read full review →We needed a dog that would work in our semi-detached house with a medium garden, cope with our two children, and fit our moderately active lifestyle. The Westie checked every box. He is the right size, the right energy level, and has the right temperament for our family. He has been the best compani…
Read full review →My Westie is wonderful in most respects but her prey drive for small animals is very high. She has escaped the garden twice in pursuit of squirrels and cannot be trusted off-leash anywhere near wildlife. We have reinforced all fencing and she is safely contained but the instinct is real and strong. …
Read full review →My Westie is the most characterful small dog I have ever owned. She has opinions about everything, demands to be involved in every household activity, and is entirely unbothered by the views of anyone who disagrees with her plans. She is affectionate, funny, and endlessly entertaining. Her white coa…
Read full review →My Westie will come when called when he decides the time is right. He performs commands when they align with his current intentions. He has the terrier's characteristic self-determination and I have made peace with it. Within his terms he is an affectionate, entertaining companion who makes me laugh…
Read full review →My Westie adapts to everything without apparent stress. He has travelled by train, plane, and ferry. He has stayed in hotels, caravans, and friends' houses. He settles within minutes in any new environment and explores with confident curiosity. His adaptability makes him an excellent travel companio…
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